posted April 13, 2009 06:02 PM           

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how relevant are composite charts to synastry ones?

can composite charts be the reason of attraction towards people before you know them/get to know them/be in a relationship with them?

where is the priority between these charts when looking at couples?

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posted April 13, 2009 07:15 PM         

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While the synastry is a comparison between two people's traits, the composite is the chart that represents the relationship itself. Both can be relevant for a better understanding of the dinamics when two people come together, yet in the end it depends on how we interpret the information given by each chart.

I think that in a relationship, when we see ourselves as separated individuals, the synastry could tell the similarities and differences between us; while the composite can tell how things are in the relationship when we are together.
For example, a couple in which two persons who are very different (bad synastry) can actually have a good relationship together (good composite).

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posted April 13, 2009 08:33 PM         

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The composite is how a relationship (any) takes form. Think of it like this, you have a separate way of acting when with a certain somebody, with the composite you can see how and why two people act a certain way together.

Just decode the composite the same way you would a natal chart except envision two people acting out the energies together. I don't think composite charts are the reason for attraction before you get to know somebody because you have to spend time and get to know a person before the composite chart can play out. This is why most astrologers don't use a composite unless a couple have been together a long time. A composite to me is basically a way to see what a couple can ultimately accomplish together and how they will do it, for better or worse.

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posted April 14, 2009 12:47 AM         

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Actually it's the reverse of what you said. Synastry is the reason for the attraction, Composites show what happens in the relationship. The Composite shows the outcome.

To clarify, the Synastry between two people is apparent from the moment they meet. Composites only become apparent after their relationship has been established.

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posted April 14, 2009 06:11 AM           

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ok, i thought about this more with the person in question.

i did meet her a couple times before, and yeh this attraction kicked in when we started talking, so i guess so.

so can composites explain physical attraction when you get to know a person or start hanging around with them?

the person in question has a fair share of (magi astrology) asteroid connections that would suggest physical attraction, but in our composite, i see some more classic things such as -

mars conjunct venus (very tight, allmost exact - 15.04, 15.24 orb) and both the venus and mars square pluto.

so would these aspects in the composite explain the physical attraction kicking in out of no where really? (like some cupid effect lol)

thanks for answers everyone, i got a good understanding of where composites should come in.

so really, after a relationship begins, is the composite slightly more important in the long run, or is it still the synastry?

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posted April 14, 2009 09:14 AM         

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i'll post this on this thread too...

i've been looking for info on the Moon conjunct DC in a COMPOSITE chart for a year now. i can't find anything about it on the internet, though i did read a very brief thing somewhere that it gives an emotional streak to the relationship.

does anyone have more insight into this aspect? "emotional streak" sounds rather negative to me...

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posted April 14, 2009 12:12 PM         

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From Robert Hand's Planets In Composite:

Like all Moon-ASC aspects, this one indicates a very strongly emotional relationship. However, when the Moon is directly on the composite horizon, as in the case of the conjunction and opposition, the emotional factor is emphasized. This is a sign of two people who can feel as one, who may at times totally transcend the feeling of separateness that usually exists between two people. As a consequence, this is a very valuable position for any personal relationship. It is not quite so good for a professional relationship that requires you to be somewhat detached and objective about each other. The extreme subjectivity of the Moon's effects is not always good in such a situation.

You must watch for subjectivity in a personal relationship also. There is a fine line between feeling a strong emotional affinity, on one hand, and relating so emotionally that the intellect is completely sacrificed, on the other. In the latter case you may become so extremely subjective that you cannot evaluate matters concerning your relationship. This is most troublesome when other factors bring about difficulties, for then it is necessary to see clearly in order to do what must be done. The Moon-Ascendant opposition may make it impossible to see clearly. If this problem can be transcended, however, this aspect is excellent for all kinds of personal relationships.

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posted April 14, 2009 12:34 PM         

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So now I'm curious; which is more accurate davidson or the composite? Personally i wish i could just pull the good ones from each and create my own. LOL I know with davidson you can do predictive charts. And what is really the big difference between the two and which is the best and most accurate to use?

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posted April 14, 2009 01:05 PM         

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The Davidson is the forces that are acting on a relationship. It is not like the composite at all. Look for transits when it comes to the Davidson because this signifies changes to the relationship.

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posted April 14, 2009 01:55 PM         

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amowls thanks! ok that sounded better than what i read before. can be good or bad, like all things. but very good when you think emotionally transcending isn't something that happens often with many people!

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